County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Ongoing - Wayne County C&Y

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Wayne County, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wayne County Children and Youth is hiring a County Caseworker 1 for its Ongoing Unit in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. This role helps individuals and families improve their well-being through guided support and structured training, introducing the responsibilities of casework while building skills step by step. The position involves working with clients and families to support child well-being and strengthen family functioning. The job is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a usual schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including a one-hour lunch. After training, work hours may be flexed to meet consumer needs. Irregular evening or weekend hours may be required, and caseworkers may be assigned to an on-call rotation that includes nights and weekends. Monthly overnight or out-of-county travel may also occur. Telework is not available.

Requirements

Meet one of the following experience and education pathways: two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework, including 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or a bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 credits in those subjects; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 such credits and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
Applicants within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree or credits may be considered to have met the educational requirements.
Be able to perform the essential job functions.
Pass a background investigation.
Under the Child Protective Services Law, provide satisfactory criminal history reports for approval, including PA State Police, PA Child Abuse history, and FBI Fingerprint clearances.
Complete a drug screening if given a conditional offer of employment.
Provide relevant, detailed experience and education on the application; resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be considered for eligibility.
Attach college transcripts when claiming education in responses to the supplemental application questions; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

Conduct client interviews to gather information about client needs.
Obtain social histories to understand client backgrounds.
Determine and verify eligibility for services.
Provide counseling, referrals, and supportive services.
Assist families in developing plans to improve family functioning and child well-being.
Maintain case records and prepare studies.